Engineering Manager Propulsion Electronics Lab

2 weeks ago


Göteborg, Sweden Volvo Car Corporation Full time

Everything we do starts with people.

Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it’s at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.

About us

At Propulsion System and Climate Testing, we support the sustainability mission by being part of the commitment to rethink sustainability in our operations, in our cars and in society. Our scope is to secure appropriate and efficient test facilities enabling testing, verification and validation of power electronics, electric motors, transmission, thermal and climate systems as well as energy efficiency and emissions.

The Propulsion Electronics Lab consists of 14 highly skilled engineers working with investment and test of Electrical Machines, Inverters and Power Electronics. It is a growing area with a lot of technical challenges and opportunities with many ongoing investments together with the responsibility to deliver quality assured test data.

As Engineering Manager, you will work in close cooperation not only with your engineers but also with our stakeholders as well as the rest of the section including then management team. Together with your team and the stakeholders you will have the opportunity to explore future improvements bringing out the best of people and the business. We believe you are comfortable standing up for your point of view even if you at the same time have on open mind

We believe teamwork is dream work and best done while having fun.

What you will do

As a leader at Volvo Cars, you will continue to grow an open, trusting, and inspiring environment where we build on people’s strengths. As Engineering Manager, you will have the responsibility to guide the teams in a changing environment where you contribute to develop the team’s capabilities. In addition, you need to be an accessible leader who supports, coaches, and develops the team to assure the right competence is in line with strategies. With other words as Engineering Manager, you have the operational and business responsibility to ensure the establishment of strategies, technical execution, and delivery.

As a part of the management team, we hope you will bring curiosity and fresh eyes to challenge existing norms and together with your colleagues bring out the best of the organization.

About you

We believe you have a MSc in engineering or equivalent experience. You have an interest in cars and technology, and are fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

You have previous leadership experience developing people by coaching and mentoring. Experience from working in product development is meritorious for this position.

To thrive in this position, you have a genuine interest in leadership, you are a strong believer in the power of people and truly motivated in creating an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, understanding and encouragement to reach your goals.

How to learn more and apply

If you have questions regarding the position and business function, please contact Hiring manager Gunilla Järpsten, at Gunilla.jarpsten@volvocars.com .

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter, Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com

You are welcome with your application via the link in the advert, no later than 12th of May 2024 . Please keep in mind that we recruit continuously and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 


Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.



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